Ribbons

Beaded Frame Wedding Pocket Invitation

For assembling each invitation, you will need:

one pre-assembled embossed pocket

one printed invitation

one 9" pre-cut ribbon

Step 1
To tie the knot, fold the ribbon in half and thread the folded edge through the hole in the invitation from the top. Fold the resulting ribbon loop over the top of the invitation toward the center and pull the ends through the loop.

Step 2
Gently pull the ends to secure the knot, making sure the top is smooth. Insert the invitation into the embossed pocket so your names show through the embossed frame and the ribbon lines up with the pre-cut notch in the pocket.

Step 3 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Elegant Veil Wedding Invitation

Step 1 Place the sheer overlay over the printed side of the invitation. Fold the top flap of the printed invitation over the sheer piece, lining up the pre-punched holes.

Step 2 Thread the ribbon through the holes from the back, creating two strands of equal length in the front.

Step 3 To tie the ribbon in a knot, cross the right strand over and loop it under the left strand. Pull the strands until the first knot is snug. Then cross the left strand over and loop it under the right strand. Pull gently so the knot is secure but still leaves a smooth surface on the top.

Step 4 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Fresh Daisies Wedding Pocket Invitation

Step 1 Place the sheer overlay over the printed side of the invitation, lining up the pre-punched holes.

Step 2 To tie the knot, fold the ribbon in half and thread the folded edge through both holes from the top. Fold the resulting ribbon loop over the top of the invitation toward the center and pull the ends through the loop. Gently pull the ends to secure the knot, making sure the top is smooth.

Step 3 With the pocket embossed side down, place the assembled invitation printed side down on the pocket, making sure to line up the ribbon with the notched side. Fold up the flap of the pocket with the pre-cut slot first, then fold the other flap and secure the point into the slot.

Step 4 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Ribboned Romance Wedding Invitation

Step 1
Fold the invitation accordion-style with the printed wording inside and your names and wedding date on top.

Step 2Holding the folded front and center panels together, thread the ribbon through the pre-cut slot in the fold of the invitation. Pull the left strand of the ribbon around the front of the invitation and thread it through the pre-cut slots in the heart frame so the ribbon runs under the frame and shows through the cutout heart. Pull the right strand of the ribbon across the middle of the center panel so you end up with two strands of equal length on the right side.

Step 3
To tie the ribbon in a knot, cross the right strand over and loop it under the left strand. Pull the strands until the first knot is snug. Then cross the left strand over and loop it under the right strand. Pull gently so the knot is secure but still leaves a smooth surface on the top.

Step 4 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Embossed Damask Wedding Invitation

Step 1
Fold the embossed flaps of the invitation inward over the printed wording. Wrap the ribbon around the back of the invitation and bring the ends to the front.

Step 2
To tie the ribbon in a knot, first make sure the two strands are of equal length. Cross the right strand over and loop it under the left strand. Pull the strands until the first knot is snug. Then cross the left strand over and loop it under the right strand. Pull gently so the knot is secure but still leaves a smooth surface on the top.

Step 3
For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Sleek Shimmer Wedding Invitation

Step 1 Wrap the ribbon around the back of the invitation and bring the ends to the front over the pearl-embossed area. Turn the invitation so the pearl-embossed edge is facing you.

Step 2 To tie the ribbon in a knot, first make sure the two strands are of equal length. Cross the right strand over and loop it under the left strand. Pull the strands until the first knot is snug. Then cross the left strand over and loop it under the right strand. Pull gently so the knot is secure but still leaves a smooth surface on the top.

Step 3 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Beribboned Monogram Wedding Invitation

Step 1 Fold the invitation accordion-style with the printed wording inside and your monogram initial on the top.

Step 2 Thread the ribbon through the pre-cut slots so it runs under the monogram. Pull the left edge of the ribbon around the back of the folded invitation, ending up with two strands of equal length on the right side.

Step 3 To tie the bow, first tie the ribbon in a simple knot. Then create a loop with one strand of the ribbon, wrap the other strand around the first loop and push a second loop under and through the opening created by wrapping. Pull the two loops into a bow, adjusting the loops and ends for consistent length.

Step 4 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Ribbon Tying

Step 1
Wrap the pre-cut ribbon around the back of the printed invitation layer and bring the ends to the front.

Step 2
To tie the bow, first tie the ribbon in a simple knot. Then create a loop with one strand of the ribbon, wrap the other strand around the first loop and push a second loop under and through the opening created by wrapping. Pull the two loops into a bow, adjusting the ends for consistent length.

Step 3
Turn the printed invitation layer over so the blank side is up. Apply one glue dot to each corner of the back of the printed layer.

Step 4
Flip printed layer over and position on the blank bottom layer, making sure to line up so an even amount of the bottom layer shows around the edges of the top layer. Press firmly over glue dots.

Step 5 Re-trim the angled edges of the ribbon if they have become frayed.

Pockets & Layered

Wedding Invitation Card with Pocket

Step 1
Turn the printed invitation card over so the blank side is up. Apply one glue dot to each corner of the back of the printed card.

Step 2
Flip printed card over and position on the inside of the pocket between the fold lines. Make sure to line up so an even amount of the pocket shows around the edges of the card. Press firmly over glue dots.

Layered Wedding Invitation with Pocket

Step 1
Turn the printed invitation layer over so the blank side is up. Apply one glue dot to each corner of the back of the printed layer.

Step 2
Flip printed layer over and position on the blank bottom layer, making sure to line up so an even amount of the bottom layer shows around the edges of the top layer. Press firmly over glue dots.

Step 3
Turn the assembled layers over so the back of the blank layer is up. Apply one glue dot to each corner of the back of the blank layer.

Step 4
Flip the assembled layers over and position on the inside of the pocket between the fold lines. Make sure to line up so an even amount of the pocket shows around the edges of the assembled layers. Press firmly over glue dots.

Step 3 Add your enclosure cards printed side up on top of the invitation, in stacking height order so the titles show.

Step 4 Fold up the bottom flap of the pocket to hold the invitation and enclosure cards.

Step 5 To tie the ribbon in a knot, first make sure the two strands are of equal length. Cross the right strand over and loop it under the left strand. Pull the strands until the first knot is snug. Then cross the left strand over and loop it under the right strand. Pull gently so the knot is secure but still leaves a smooth surface on the top.

Step 6 For your convenience, our pre-cut ribbons are heat-sealed on each end to prevent fraying. If you notice any loose strands after assembly, simply trim the ends for a finished look.

Layered Wedding Invitation

Step 1
Turn the printed invitation layer over so the blank side is up. Apply one glue dot to each corner of the back of the printed layer.

Step 2
Flip printed layer over and position on the blank bottom layer, making sure to line up so an even amount of the bottom layer shows around the edges of the top layer. Press firmly over glue dots.

Envelope Instructions

Preparing Your Invitations for Mailing

Single Fold Invitations

Place the invitation wording side up. Place the enclosures on top of the invitations.

Front Design, Folding Invitations

Fold with design on the outside and the printing on the inside. Place the enclosures inside.

Accordion, French or Tri-fold Invitations

Place the enclosures inside the second fold.

Enclosures

Place printed side up. The reception card is placed on top of the invitation with the other enclosures placed on top of the reception card. The response card should be placed at the top and of the stack of enclosures and tucked under the flap of the stamped response envelope.

Insert Invitation and Enclosures into the inner envelope

Folded edge first and the front of the invitation facing the back of the envelope.

Insert the inner envelope, unsealed, into the outer envelope

Addressing Your Envelopes

Inner Envelopes

Inner envelopes have non-gummed flaps and are often ordered with a color liner. Address with names only. Do not use the first names of the recipients except when inviting children. Their names should be written on a line below their parents.

Outer Envelopes

The outer envelope is slightly larger than the inner envelope and the flap is gummed on the inside. Address the envelope using formal names and the complete address. Do not abbreviate.

Single Outer Envelopes

If you have selected an invitation that does not include an inner envelope, or if you choose not to use your inner envelope, you may follow traditional addressing rules for outer envelopes or create a new way that works best for you.

Mailing Your Invitations

Mail all of your invitations at the same time, 5 to 8 weeks before the wedding date. If you are including response cards with your invitations, include stamps on the return envelopes as well. To avoid postal delays take your invitation ensemble, including all envelopes and enclosures, to your post office to determine proper postage. Be sure to include a return address on each outer envelope.